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Testes, Ovaries, Pituitary Gland, Pineal Gland, and Hypothalamus

  • Use circulation system to:
    • Transport the hormones
    • Receive oxygen and nutrients from blood

Adrenal Glands

  • Medulla secretes adrenaline in blood stream
  • Adrenaline increases blood pressure and heart rate

Pancreas Glands

  • Secretes insulin

Thyroid Glands

  • Secretes hormones
  • influences blood pressure and heart rate

Parathyroid Glands

  • 4 in Body
  • Location: in the Thyroid
  • Maintains: blood calcium levels

Thymus

  • Location: in the chest
  • Regulates immune system


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